| Literature DB >> 23794512 |
Qingqing Wei1, Qing-Sheng Mi, Zheng Dong.
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNA) are endogenous short noncoding RNAs, which regulate virtually all major cellular processes by inhibiting target gene expression. In kidneys, miRNAs have been implicated in renal development, homeostasis, and physiological functions. In addition, miRNAs play important roles in the pathogenesis of various renal diseases, including renal carcinoma, diabetic nephropathy, acute kidney injury, hypertensive nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, and others. Furthermore, miRNAs may have great values as biomarkers in different kidney diseases.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23794512 PMCID: PMC3694742 DOI: 10.1002/iub.1174
Source DB: PubMed Journal: IUBMB Life ISSN: 1521-6543 Impact factor: 3.885